US Bridges

US 60 E over US 63

Fair

Howell County, Missouri · S 33 T 27 N R 9 W · Structure no. 29559

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
418 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,960
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 60 E over US 63 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 60 E over US 63 in Howell County, Missouri. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,960 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,524 by 2044. The structure is 418 ft (127.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 60 E
CrossesUS 63
LocationS 33 T 27 N R 9 W
RouteU.S. Route 60
Coordinates36.96562, -91.93024
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.2 US tons
Inventory rating56.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length418 ft (127.4 m)
Longest span190 ft (57.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,960 (2024)
Projected traffic7,524 by 2044
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 60 E over US 63 built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 60 E over US 63 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does US 60 E over US 63 carry?

About 3,960 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is US 60 E over US 63?

The structure is 418 ft (127.4 m) long with a longest span of 190 ft (57.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 60 E over US 63?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.